I just recently acquired my '02 ESC from my Uncle's Estate.

I have noticed some pretty bizzare behavior by the fuel gauge. As I drove it past half tank towards empty, the gauge shows the apparent real level when the key is turned on, but as I begin to drive it climbs to show 3/8 or more remaining.

This morning, on a whim, I tried something odd. As I proceeded down the street, I dropped the transmission into neutral to coast a bit. The fuel gauge immediately dropped to the correct reading (in this case almost empty) and the Low Fuel message was displayed. However, when I put it back in drive, the gauge went right back up to the 3/8 level. But wait, it gets weirder. I dropped to neutral again and coasted. Gauge returned to correct reading and message displayed. I then pressed on the brake pedal and the gauge shot to Full!!

What the heck is going on? Anyone else had this problem? What is the fix, if any? I don't want to have to rely on miles traveled to determine fuel needs.

Thanks,
RE2

 

Is the fuel gauge the only erratic electrical operation, or have you noticed other things? It could be the first sign of a battery going south.

 

im not sure about battery going south VJ..... sounds like the sending unit for the fuel gauge to me. however, i too would like to know if other gremlins are present.... RE2, let the fourm know.
rickyd